Category:Cumanus (subject)

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Ventidius Cumanus was the Roman governor of Judea, from 48 CE to 52 CE, under Emperor Claudius.

Biography

In 48 CE, Ventidius Cumanus succeeded Tiberius Alexander as Roman Procurator of Judea, while Ananias ben Nebedeus was confirmed the High Priest. Cumamus proved to be less effective than his predecessor. His tenure was marked by a series of crisis, violence and unwise decisions, so much so that at the end Cumanius was removed from office and sent into exile. In 52 CE Marcus Antonius Felix replaced Cumanius.

Cumanus in ancient sources

Josephus' works are the major source of information on Cumanus.

Cumanus in Scholarship

Cumanus in Fiction

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